New Rimfire rifle

BobSock

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Hello, I just purchased my first gun and was looking to get information on what needs to be done before shooting it. It's a new Ruger 10/22.
I've read that you need to clean out the barrel before firing to remove the coating it comes with.
Any suggestions on what should be purchased as I don't know what cleaning tools/cleaning solvents would be needed?
 
Avoid using any type of cleaning rod and the rimfire rifling is not very deep. Also ask the shop you bought it from if the gun was cleaned and inspected, the guns I have bought from my local shop were cleaned and a light coat of oil applied internal and externally. I just dry patched it and shot it. Something like a bore snake would really be good.
 
All due respect to people and the (mis)beliefs about cleaning rimfires. There is no harm in cleaning with a rod. Proper care has to be taken regardless of the method used. Rimfire benchresters and benchresters generally are most fastidious with their cleaning and they advocate the use of rods with bore guides. The difficult thing with a semi-auto is they cannot be cleaned breach to muzzle except with a pull-through type cleaner unless you pull the barrel.

If there is any residue from the factory that a dry patch won't remove, then use a bore solvent to remove it and then dry patch. You may want to refer to the manufacturers instructions for 'before shooting directions'.
 
Well I don't even use a rod MOST of the time on my centerfires anymore either. I just don't even bother taking the risk of damaging anything. I look at it like this, I hand or wand wash my car even though most people say and agree that a soft cloth wash is safe for my paint job, I just avoid the risk since it is easy to do so. It is personal preference is all.

Bobsock, once you get more acquainted with rimfires and your own likes and dislikes you will form your own way of doing things as well. Rods can be used very safely with proper care taken but there are other ways and cleaning systems out there too.
 
1. Look down the barrel for obstructions.
2. Go to the range and shoot it.
3. Get an inexpensive .22 Hoppes cleaning kit.
4. Once a year give it a cleaning.


Seriously , I have a 10.22 that has had that regime since early eighties. Mechanically it is as good as new. Barrel shows no wear. Accuracy is as good as it was when it was new.

your experience or preferences may differ.......:D
 
#1bcshooter said:
You bought a new 10/22 .
How about reading the owners manual that came with it . It was written by the company that made the gun . Not by a bunch of strangers on a Internet forum . lol
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+ Shoot the chit out of it, hope you dont have an addictive personality:D.
I just dropped another 40 bucks on mine..LOLOl
 
Then after awhile you can get all the after market stuff to go on it! Extended mag release and the auto bolt release(pull back, let go. No fumbling for the little comb dealy)) are good investments and are great improvements
 
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